how much one on one time do you, or did you spend with your father as a child?

Question

do you think kids should have 1/1 time with each parent? If so how much? Do you think it's normal for a parent to bring along a girl/boy friend all the time? How could it be made clear without offending anyone?

Answer 1

As a teenager, I believe that kids should have 1-1 time with each parent. At least once a week. They can either go fishing, go to lunch, or just go shoppng. I don't think it's normal for parents to bring a boy/girl friend along. The family time is just used to spend time with your kids, not your friend.

Answer 2

I never really had much one on one time with either parent. Now that I have moved out, my mother and I talk a lot more and do more things. Things haven't changed with my dad. My dad wasn't an active guy and was often busy working or doing his own things around the house. To this day, I can only recall one occasion of hugging my dad and cannot recall him saying that he loves me or has been proud of me or whatever. He wasn't a bad father/husband, just a little disconnected.
I think one on one time is important with both parents. One on one time is just that, so bringing someone along is defeating the purpose. You make it clear by saying exactly what you mean and feel. It won't come out correctly sometimes and yes, someone will get upset, but there is no way to avoid that.

Answer 3

I come from a very large family so there was very little one-on-one time with my father. But after work and on weekends he spent a lot of time with all of us.

I think when a person is a single parent their social life should come in at a distant 2nd....way after the children. At least that's what a good parent does.

Answer 4

a competent father could spend as lots time as possible with their toddler. artwork is artwork, and if it brings you stable money to help help your toddler, then you definately could actually do this. you are able to spend time with your toddler with out bodily being with him if it is the sole option. My 8 3 hundred and sixty 5 days old son and that i moved 1700 miles far off from this father. I have been given my son a cellular telephone so as that they'd communicate as much as they wanted each and every time they the two had unfastened time. i visit even say that it has bolstered their courting. They communicate approximately each and every thing under the solar, and my son visits for wintry climate and summer season trip.

Answer 5

My father spent alot of time with us kids, but he mainly took the boys fishing and hunting. A parent should spend quality time with their children , it's very important. Maybe you could tell him that you appreciate the time he spends with his child but you think your child would benefit more from the time spent if it was 1:1 time and no extra guests.

Answer 6

yea i think every child should coz at least the kid knows that he has the attention of both parents and get to know them while they have time. i have activities with my mom every now and again like going to the movies + lunch together...with a bit hard but we do talk one on one sometimes and these are the times i most treasure.

Answer 7

it is healthy for parents to have one on one time...of course! It is important that they develop bonds with them....if it makes the child uncomfortable with the extra girl/boy then def not...you should talk to the kids in question, their opinion is what counts the most.

Answer 8

i had lots of one on one time with both parents, mom taught me girl things, like grooming and such, dad taught me guy things, like hunting and fishing.normal is relative, so if its normal for the person to bring a friend then i guess is ok.

Answer 9

u can do fine with 1 parent

Answer 10

Very, very little with my dad.
Quality time is important , just say something.
What are your circumsatances?
Sounds like you need to tell that parent how you feel, it obviously bothers you so say something in a calm manner and discuss it.